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Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense March 2025 |
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The Three Lives of Cate Kay
by Kate Fagan
Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold, she's one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn't really exist. She's never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. When a devastating tragedy from her past resurfaces, she's forced to confront the secrets that derailed her dreams and return to the place she's been running from.
Reviewers say: “An electrifying story of a bestselling author’s secrets. Fagan fascinates with her enigmatic and shape-shifting protagonist, and the tightly woven plot will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It’s a blast.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book as well as in eAudiobook format.
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The Business Trip
by Jessie Garcia
On a plane, two women - business traveler Stephanie and abuse survivor Jasmine - unknowingly share a connection as they begin sending identical, increasingly erratic texts about the same man, Trent McCarthy, before both vanish, prompting an urgent investigation into their mysterious disappearance and the sinister manipulations at play.
Reviewers say: “The smoothly executed finale that feels more like the work of a seasoned pro than a first-time novelist. This is sure to keep readers up at night." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book as well as in eAudiobook format.
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Deadbeat
by Adam Hamdy
Peyton Collard was a good man once, but his life changed after a horrific car accident. Divorced, drunk, and severely damaged, Peyton is offered a life-changing sum of money to kill an evil man. But as he goes on a vigilante journey that leaves a trail of bodies across California, Peyton wonders about the identity of his anonymous patron. Soon, his questions become an obsession, and he embarks on a tense and potentially deadly investigation to discover the truth about the murders he's committed.
Reviewers say: “Once again, Hamby has delivered a standout work of smart, tough crime fiction." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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Shattering Dawn
by Jayne Ann Krentz
Amelia Rivers, a member of the Lost Night Files podcast team, hires private investigator Gideon Wells to catch the stalker who has been watching her. She suspects the stalker may be connected to the shadowy organization responsible for the night that she and her two friends lost to amnesia - a night that upended their lives and left them with paranormal talents. Gideon suspects that Amelia is either paranoid or an outright con artist, but he takes the case despite his skepticism. He is forced to reckon with the truth when he disrupts what was intended to be Amelia's kidnapping.
Reviewers say: “Krentz presents another addictively readable, highly successful marriage of dexterously plotted suspense and deliciously sensual romance enlivened with delectably delivered snark and infused with a generous dash of paranormal spookiness.” — Booklist
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book and a Large Print book.
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The Case of the Missing Maid
by Rob Osler
In 1898 Chicago, bicycle-riding 21-year-old Harriet Morrow wants different opportunities than women traditionally have and is determined to make it as the prestigious Prescott Agency's first woman detective. But to do so, she must find a missing a maid within a week. Fans of Stephen Spotswood's Pentecost and Parker novels or Nekesa Afia's Harlem Renaissance mysteries will like this fun, atmospheric series starter.
Reviewers say: “Excellent historical series launch...Osler doles out well-placed clues that set the table for a knockout conclusion. With lush historical detail, optimistic but plausible gender politics, and an unforgettable heroine, this series is primed for success." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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Holmes Is Missing
by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple, & Poe Investigations. The New York City agency led by three detectives--Brendan Holmes, "the brain," Margaret Marple, "the eyes," and Auguste Poe, the "muscle"--with famous names and mysterious pasts is one major case away from cementing its professional reputation. But as a series of child abductions tests their legendary skills, the cerebral Holmes's absence leaves a gaping hole in the agency roster.
Reviewers say: “The ending is a race to the finish to take down the people behind the evil syndicate of baby traffickers and contains more than a few surprises. Thankfully, there is a whopper of a cliffhanger that sets up the next entry in the series, involving another classic name from one of the investigators’ pasts." — BookReporter
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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The Texas Murders
by James Patterson and Andrew Bourelle
Texas Ranger Rory Yates is back to team up with expert archer Ava Cruz from the Tigua Tribal police to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a native woman on the summer solstice, navigating the harsh Texas landscape in pursuit of a notorious killer linked to a cold case.
Reviewers say: “THE TEXAS MURDERS features some enjoyable time spent in an area that still feels like the Old West, which helps make this series so unique." — BookReporter
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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Trouble Island
by Sharon Short
After a bit of trouble in the late 1920s, Aurelia Escalante got help from a friend and her gangster husband. By 1931, Aurelia is tired of being treated as a maid at their mansion on an isolated Lake Erie island and plans to leave -- but a dead body, unexpected arrivals, and a winter storm interfere. This atmospheric, suspenseful novel has a complex plot and was inspired by the author's family. Read-alikes: Colleen Cambridge's A Trace of Poison; Emily Bain Murphy's Enchanted Hill.
Reviewers say: “With stunning twist after twist, the conclusion is both shocking and unexpected. A must-read for fans of psychological thrillers." — Booklist
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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Abduction of a Slave
by Dana Stabenow
Cleopatra, seventh of her name, all-powerful ruler of Egypt, has found her most able and trusted agent in Tetisheri, her Eye of Isis. So when Tetisheri asks permission to visit the Kingdom of Cyrenaica, she is surprised - and suspicious - when her queen grants her leave to investigate a communication breakdown involving her uncle, a master trader. As she navigates a landscape filled with spies and hidden agendas, Tetisheri uncovers a web of intrigue linked to impending war and a local murder mystery, in this fourth book of the series.
Reviewers say: “For rich, idiosyncratic settings and engaging characters . . . let me recommend Dana Stabenow." — Diana Gabaldon
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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The Puzzle Box
by Danielle Trussoni
The world's greatest puzzle master sets out to solve the most dangerous enigma of his life—or die trying. It is the Year of the Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan, to open the legendary Dragon Box. In a moment of crisis, Emperor Meiji locked a priceless Imperial secret in the box. Every puzzle master who has attempted to open it has died in the process. But Brink is not just any puzzle master. He may be the only person alive who can crack it.
Reviewers say: “Trussoni’s ingenious Mike Brink returns for the challenge of a lifetime in this superb sequel to The Puzzle Master. . . . Even better than its predecessor.” — Library Journal (starred review)
In our collection: This is available as an Adult Fiction book.
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